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ArticleFrontiers in nephrology2025

Diagnosis, evaluation and management of osteoporosis in chronic kidney disease: navigating treatment approaches - Indian consensus statement.

Vijay Kher, Rajkumar Sharma, Georgi Abraham, Bharat Shah, Sishir Gang, Sanjeev Gulati, Manisha Sahay, Jatin Kothari, Anil Kumar Bt, Raja Ramachandran and 6 more

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Vijay KherDepartment of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Epitome Kidney Urology Institute and Lions Hospital, New Delhi, Delhi, India.
Rajkumar SharmaDepartment of Nephrology and Renal Care, Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Georgi AbrahamDepartment of Nephrology, MGM Healthcare and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Bharat ShahInstitute of Renal Sciences, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Sishir GangDepartment of Nephrology, Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital (MPUH), Nadiad, Gujarat, India.
Sanjeev GulatiDepartment of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi, Delhi, India.
Manisha SahayDepartment of Nephrology, Osmania Medical College and Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Jatin KothariDepartment of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Anil Kumar BtDepartment of Nephrology, Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Raja RamachandranDepartment of Nephrology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.
Sanjay KalraDepartment of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, India.
Rakesh Kumar SahayDepartment of Endocrinology, Osmania Medical College and Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Om LakhaniDepartment of Endocrinology, Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Jay Kumar SharmaDepartment of Medical Affairs, Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited (Corporate Office), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Deepak BungerDepartment of Medical Affairs, Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited (Corporate Office), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Thomas L NickolasDepartment of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, United States.

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Background: Managing osteoporosis (OP) in chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents significant challenges due to altered bone metabolism. Given the lack of robust clinical trial data and a notable knowledge gap exists among nephrologists regarding an optimal management in this population, an expert consensus is crucial for developing tailored management strategies. This study aimed to gather an expert opinion to bridge this gap and establish consensus recommendations on the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in CKD patients. Methods: A panel of 13 Indian and 1 international experts, including nephrologists and endocrinologists, participated in a structured survey and discussion process. Thirteen Indian experts provided their opinion on key clinical issues, including screening, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for osteoporosis in CKD. Consensus was achieved in a single round of voting, and recommendations were formulated based on the level of agreement among the panelists. Results: The expert panel reached a strong consensus (80-100% agreement) on several critical recommendations. It was agreed that osteoporosis in CKD is often asymptomatic, with fragility fractures being less common, and thus, early screening using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is essential. The panel emphasized the importance of evaluating bone turnover status using serum biomarkers such as bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BSAP) and intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) to guide treatment decisions. Tailored treatment strategies were recommended, with a judicious use of bisphosphonates and denosumab, depending on the patient's estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and bone turnover state. The management of renal osteodystrophy (ROD) was deemed necessary before addressing CKD-induced osteoporosis. Conclusion: This expert consensus provides critical insights and guidance for the management of osteoporosis in CKD. The recommendations emphasize individualized treatment approaches, the importance of early screening, and the integration of multidisciplinary care. These findings aim to fill existing knowledge gaps and improve clinical outcomes for CKD patients with osteoporosis.

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bone mineral densitybone turnover markerschronic kidney diseaseexpert consensusmineral and bone disorderosteoporosisrenal osteodystrophy

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